Ready to file....is evidence enough?

[CeCe 0]

After weeks, we are finally ready to drop the package off in the mail. Is this enough or strong enough evidence?

- tax transcript for 2011 (still trying to get 2012 even though we just filed)

- copies of credit card statements

- copies of combined checking account

- copy of loan approval for car with both names

- copy of car registration with both names

- copy of car title with both names

- copy of car insurance with both names

- copy of combined health insurance

- copies of 401k plans with each other as beneficiaries

- copies of our drivers license showing same address (wife changed her last name)

- copies of mobile phone bills with both names

- copies of costco, macys, and gym memberships

- copies of letters addressed to both of us

- copies of trip itineraries / hotel reservations for various trips

- copies of our passports showing international stamps.

so nervous but by this time tomorrow, it'll be in the mail.

Thanks VJ family!

[ChelseaKate 3]

After weeks, we are finally ready to drop the package off in the mail. Is this enough or strong enough evidence?

- tax transcript for 2011 (still trying to get 2012 even though we just filed)

- copies of credit card statements

- copies of combined checking account

- copy of loan approval for car with both names

- copy of car registration with both names

- copy of car title with both names

- copy of car insurance with both names

- copy of combined health insurance

- copies of 401k plans with each other as beneficiaries

- copies of our drivers license showing same address (wife changed her last name)

- copies of mobile phone bills with both names

- copies of costco, macys, and gym memberships

- copies of letters addressed to both of us

- copies of trip itineraries / hotel reservations for various trips

- copies of our passports showing international stamps.

so nervous but by this time tomorrow, it'll be in the mail.

Thanks VJ family!

How about copy of mortgage contract or lease with both of your names? Also, don't forget copy of your GC. Wish you all the best! Welcome to February 2013 Filers!!

[KnJ 0]

Make sure your statements cover the entire period of your marriage. That was what bit me and I got an RFE. Otherwise sounds like a great list.

Definitely copy of your GC

[CeCe 0]

Yes we got the green card, I must have missed it in the list. We printed the first 4-5 months of the statements and the 4-5 most current statements to show that we currently still have the accounts. I think I'll go back and print the statements in between.

Is it ok to mark out the account balances in the statements? I left the prices of each transaction but mark out the account balances.

Still a little work left to do...

Thanks VJ!

[TBoneTX 45,324]

Your evidence looks solid. We included copies of our wills, medical powers of attorney, etc.

[bigdog 376]

Looks good, maybe a few pictures and how about 2/3 sworn affidavits?

[CeCe 0]

Yes, we have pictures spanning our marriage and several vacation trips. @bigdog, I wasn't sure if we needed the affidavits but I could get them from some members of our church group.

Thanks VJ!

[Navyk 78]

Yes, we have pictures spanning our marriage and several vacation trips. @bigdog, I wasn't sure if we needed the affidavits but I could get them from some members of our church group.

Thanks VJ!

I see that many say that affidavits are of no real value but the I-751 instructions still has that in the guidelines. It may be good to get two from church friends. I plan to get two - around July end.

Your inter-mixing of finances is solid. Evidence of living together is also good with Driver Licenses and telephone but what about a joint lease or do you guys live with your parents or......

[CeCe 0]

The house was in my names years before we got married and we haven't made any paperwork changes so it stayed that way. When we refinance it will be in both our names. If only we had refinanced, it would be perfect to show both our names. I wouldn't want my sweety given an RFE for such a stupid mistake.

[Navyk 78]

The house was in my names years before we got married and we haven't made any paperwork changes so it stayed that way. When we refinance it will be in both our names. If only we had refinanced, it would be perfect to show both our names. I wouldn't want my sweety given an RFE for such a stupid mistake.

You are fine. Just mention the same in the cover letter to make it clear to them.

[And_Sam 44]

The house was in my names years before we got married and we haven't made any paperwork changes so it stayed that way. When we refinance it will be in both our names. If only we had refinanced, it would be perfect to show both our names. I wouldn't want my sweety given an RFE for such a stupid mistake.

I don't want to be the dark cloud on your parade, but it sounds just like our ROC and we got a RFE 8 months later stating that we didn't have enough evidence. This was with me putting in a letter stating that the reason my husband wasn't on the title of the house was because the only way was to refinance and that wasn't feasible at the time.

Soo a year later we are now heading to an interview tomorrow at the local uscis center.

The only bill that has both my husband and my name on there is the car insurance and cell phone bills.

I have since then filled out a quitclaim deed naming both my husband AND myself as the owner of the house. Only thing is that it hasn't been recorded yet at the clerk of court in our county.

We will see...Good luck!

[CeCe 0]

And_Sam,

Was that the only reason for the RFE? Does the RFE say what they want or is it usually a general request for evidence? Please don't be black cloud.

[Navyk 78]

And_Sam,

Was that the only reason for the RFE? Does the RFE say what they want or is it usually a general request for evidence? Please don't be black cloud.

And_Sam mentioned, they just had bills and car insurance, cell phone...., which are good evidence for joint living. Probaly they didn't have sufficient joint inter-mixing of finances - like checking account...... Let's see their reply.

You have pretty good evidence of inter-mixing of finances and I don't think your home possition is going to be an issue.

Edited February 12, 2013 by Navyk

[usagirl12 3]

The list looks good. don't worry. I think you have more than enough evidence. Be sure to send all bank statements or as many as you can. Also, even after you send the package,make sure you save all new bank statements or any other joint ownership certificates , just in case you get RFE.

[CeCe 0]

Thanks @usagirl12 and @Navyk. The package was delivered and signed for today so now it's just waiting to see what they say.